AMMAN
— During a
lecture at
Yarmouk University on Sunday, governor of the
Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), Adel Sharkas revealed the
growth of bank facilities, which increased by JD1.7 billion annually until the end of
June, recording a growth rate of 5.2 percent and reaching JD33.5 billion.
Deposits also experienced growth, increasing by 3.9 percent and by JD1.6
billion annually during the same period in 2023, reaching approximately JD42.5
billion, with a significant portion denominated in Jordanian dinars.
اضافة اعلان
Sharkas highlighted the significance of the
bank's flexible monetary policy in establishing strong foundations for the
Kingdom's monetary and banking stability, the Jordan News Agency, Petra
reported.
Moreover, the Governor pointed out that
inflationary pressures in the Kingdom have been on a decline, with an inflation
rate of 3 percent during the first half of 2023.
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